Illinois Administrative Code
Title 41 - FIRE PROTECTION
Part 160 - STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, SALE AND USE OF GASOLINE AND VOLATILE OILS: RULES AND REGULATIONS\ RELATING TO GENERAL STORAGE
Section 160.410 - Storage of Barrels and Drums - No Storage Within Buildings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) Barrels and drums used for Class I liquids, whether full or empty, shall be stored in the open or on an open platform in plant yard. Platforms may be roofed over provided such roof is of noncombustible material.

b) No open lights shall be permitted in such storage yard.

c) Caps, bungs and plugs shall be closed and tightened to prevent the escape of vapor immediately after container is emptied.

d) Class I liquids, such as gasoline and naphtha shall be handled only in barrels or drums painted red and labeled, and no other liquids shall be handled in such red barrels or drums.

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